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FM52 EOX

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,589 mi
Last recorded96,589 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 EOX
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 96,589 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,492 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 96,119 miles

Nearside Rear Outer control arm balljoint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Outer track rod end balljoint dust cover weeping grease

Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,079 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,855 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 92,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,926 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated but still readable

Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,924 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,093 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front disc,s worn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,368 miles

rear number plate

Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate

Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,525 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 60,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 52,750 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,942 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,568 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 35,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,166 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 14,962 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 14,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Honda S2000?

Based on 158,239 MOT tests across 9,783 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
2,748
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
9,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,528
brake binding 1,715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,547
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,521
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,386
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FM52 EOX is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,425 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda S2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,528 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM52 EOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda S2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM52 EOX registered?

FM52 EOX is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is FM52 EOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 EOX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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